Learning Development Consultant – aGROWforests Programme (Indonesia)

We are looking for a Learning Development Consultant to design and organise a resource library for the aGROWforests programme based on learnings from pepper farmers  implementing agroforestry in Indonesia.

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The purpose of this consultancy is to support PT Cinquer Agro Nusantara (PT Can), PT KGF, Verstegen and Fairfood, partners of the aGROWforests programme, in documenting, structuring, and designing a comprehensive learning resource library. This library will serve as a central repository for training materials, learning notes, technical guidance, and communication assets developed throughout the three-year programme implementing agroforestry for pepper farmers in Indonesia.

The consultant will ensure that materials are well-organised, visually engaging, and accessible to diverse audiences, including government trainers, farmer organisations, and development partners. Ultimately, the resource library will showcase pepper as a promising diversification crop for Indonesia’s smallholder farmers, support the adoption of sustainable agroforestry practices, and mobilise wider institutional and market support for resilient and climate-smart pepper farming.

Visit the projects’ website: agrowforests.id.

Project background

The aGROWforests project is a public–private partnership supported by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) through GIZ. The consortium includes Verstegen Spices & Sauces B.V., PT Cinquer Agro Nusantara (PT Can), Fairfood, Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung (HRNS), and Klumbayan Gold Farm.

The project is supporting a greener and fair pepper supply chain by implementing regenerative agriculture and agroforestry with 2,300 farmers in Indonesia, while also reducing and removing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with pepper farming. Through this approach, aGROWforests has supported the transition towards climate-smart, inclusive, and profitable pepper production in Bangka Belitung and Lampung provinces. The project also contributes to broader learning on how regenerative agriculture and agroforestry can strengthen farmer livelihoods, restore ecosystems, and build more sustainable spice supply chains.

Throughout the project, partners have generated valuable learning materials, such as training guides, agroforestry models, monitoring tools, and learning notes, which now need to be systematically documented, organised, and made accessible to key stakeholders.

Read more about the project here.

Scope of work

The consultant will support the PT CAN and Fairfood teams in developing a structured, accessible, and visually coherent learning resource library. This includes:

1. Content review and organisation

• Conduct an initial inventory of all learning materials produced or planned under the aGROWforests programme (training modules, guides, reports, videos, etc.).
• Propose a categorization and tagging system that allows users to easily find resources (e.g. by theme, audience, or format).
• Develop an intuitive structure for the resource library (folders, metadata, descriptions).

2. Editing and standardisation

• Review and edit existing learning materials for clarity, consistency, and accessibility.
• Provide editorial support to content developers to improve readability, tone, and flow (in Bahasa Indonesia and English when needed).
• Ensure consistency in referencing, formatting, and branding across documents.

3. Design and visual development

• Support the design and layout of materials (e.g. guides, factsheets, PowerPoints) to make them visually engaging and aligned with the project’s communication guidelines.
• Create simple templates for recurring document types (learning notes, case studies, training manuals).

4. Digital library packaging

• Develop a user-friendly content flow, digital folder or webpage structure to host downloadable materials
• Provide recommendations for long-term maintenance and updates.

Expected deliverables

1. Inventory and proposed structure for the resource library (taxonomy and organization plan).
2. Edited and formatted learning materials (as agreed per batch).
3. Design templates for learning documents.
4. Final packaged resource library ready for publication on the download page.
5. Lastly, a brief guidance note for maintaining and updating the library.

Target audience / main users

• Government trainers and extension officers using materials for capacity-building.
• Farmer organizations and field facilitators supporting pepper farmers.
• Project managers and technical partners in Indonesia.
• Donors and other agroforestry stakeholders interested in lessons from the aGROWforests model.

Required profile

• Proven experience in learning design, knowledge management, or educational resource development.
• Strong editorial and writing skills, with ability to adapt complex technical content for diverse audiences.
• Experience in content structuring and digital knowledge organization (resource libraries, e-learning repositories, etc.).
• Graphic design and layout skills, with ability to produce visually consistent materials.
• Familiarity with agriculture, agroforestry, or sustainability projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Bahasa Indonesia.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate across multiple partners.

Proposal submission

Interested consultants (individuals or organizations) are invited to submit:

• A technical proposal outlining understanding of the assignment, approach, methodology, and timeline.
• A financial proposal including daily rate, estimated days, and any additional costs (should be an inclusive rate including all taxes and overhead).
• Curriculum vitae (CV) or company profile with examples of similar work.
• Portfolio samples of previous knowledge products or designed learning materials.

If you have any questions about this ToR please contact [email protected] or [email protected]

Selection criteria

The aGROWforestst team will select the consultant based on a combination of criteria including relevance of experience and portfolio, the  understanding of assignment and proposed methodology and competitive cost packages, strategies and planning, and required time to complete the assignment. How to apply:

The application could be done by an individual consultant, but also by an organisation which has the required capacity in-house. Send your proposals before 7 November 2025 addressed to Josje Spierings at [email protected] and Mariana Broitman at [email protected].